Dublin, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dublin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 251 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dublin compares with Ohio
Dublin against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dublin stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dublin | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.1 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 72% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 22% below the state |
| After dark | 16.2% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Dublin is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Dublin: 1 in 76 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Dublin has recorded 251 truck crashes since 2015, with 91 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (12.4%).
2.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Dublin since 2015: I-270 (6), I-71 (6), US-23 (6), US-33 (5) and US-42 (5). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Dublin fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dublin.
- 26.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Dublin
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-270 | 6 |
| I-71 | 6 |
| US-23 | 6 |
| US-33 | 5 |
| US-42 | 5 |
| CR-129 Concord Rd | 2 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| CR-126 Glick Rd | 1 |
| CR-22 Fisher Rd | 1 |
| SR-315 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dublin) |
|---|---|
| Ir 270 | 101 |
| US-33 | 90 |
| SR-257 | 8 |
| SR-161 | 6 |
| Avery Rd | 4 |
| Post Rd | 4 |
| Cosgray Rd | 3 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
Dublin at a glance
| Population | 49,456 |
| Land area | 24.7 sq mi |
| Density | 2,004 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43017) | $135,922 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43017) | $523,524 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dublin since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4 | — | 8.9 |
| 2000s | 9 | +110% | 8.0 |
| 2010s | 19 | +104% | 7.8 |
| 2020s | 19 | +2% | 10.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 19. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 8.8 a year in 2016–19 and 10.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dublin
How many truck crashes happen in Dublin?
251 truck crashes have been reported in Dublin since 2015, with 6 deaths and 91 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Dublin?
Truck crashes in Dublin peak in May, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dublin?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Dublin since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Dublin compared with Ohio?
Dublin records 42.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Dublin?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.